In 1982, Honda opened a new assembly plant in Marysville, OH, becoming the first Japanese automaker to operate a factory in the U.S. Now, big changes are coming to this historic plant.

Many engineers and operators lack the knowledge they need to harness the full benefits of robotic dispensing. Eastern Michigan University (EMU) recently launched a program to address the issue.

Digital tools help bridge the skills gap and improve quality.

New robots promise higher payloads, faster speeds and easier programming.

Networking technology allows an Italian company to improve the performance of sheet metal fabrication equipment.

Family-owned Freres Engineered Wood uses robots to boost quality and throughput.

The Stripax Plus hand tool can cut, strip and crimp single wires with cross-sections ranging from 20 to 14 AWG.

HICKORY, NC—Zimmer Group, will showcase ZiMo, a flexible robotic cell and new magnetic grippers for cylindrical battery cells at Automate. In partnership with ABB and FANUC, Zimmer Group will also offer gripper demonstrations on their collaborative robots.

Real-time data acquisition prevents defective parts at an auto parts manufacturer.

The HX33 benchtop pneumatic crimp tool is an alternative to handheld tools.